The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution
As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the Middle East, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel this arena of confrontation and instability, from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. With customarily acute analysis, he highlights key issues and maps their global implications to explain why this region has become, and will remain, the focal point for international relations.\ Updated Topics\ Include:\ * Demographic data\ * The Israel-Palestine situation\ * The current war in...
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Praise for Dan Smith's other atlases:"The State of the World Atlas is something else—an occasion of wit and an act of subversion. These are the bad dreams of the modern world, given color and shape and submitted to a grid that can be grasped instantaneously."—New York Times"A compact, versatile and politically imaginative work of reference."—New Statesman Library Journal This atlas by Smith (secretary-general, International Alert; The State of the World Atlas) successfully educates the reader about the Middle East region and the conflicts, both historical and modern, that have led to the current situation in this part of the world. In his introduction, Smith delves into the controversies surrounding even the definition of the region and the selection of countries it should include. The book, which contains 60 maps, five tables, and seven color illustrations, is divided into three sections. Part 1 examines the historical background of the Middle East, Part 2 focuses on the issues causing conflict, and Part 3 is a demographic comparison of the countries involved that addresses religion, health, government, and education. A brief index and simple glossary round out the book, which, although concise, fit the needs of the average user. Bottom Line The readable yet informed language of the text, combined with the multitude of visual aids, make this work accessible to the average reader while providing accurate and detailed information. This work should be considered for reference and undergraduate collections and would also be suitable in format and price for the circulating collections of most public libraries.-Lynne Minnick, Fort Vancouver Regional Lib., WA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Glossary 13Pt. 1 The Shaping of the Middle East 14The Ottoman Empire 16European Colonialism 20The New Middle East after World War I 24Decolonization 28Arab Nationalism 32The Formation of the State of Israel 36Oil 42The US Presence 46Pt. 2 Arenas of Conflict 50Arab-Israeli Warfare 52Israel and Palestine 56Lebanon 62Syria 66Libya 70Egypt 72Algeria 76Iran 80The Iran-Iraq War 84Iraq 86The Kurds 90The Gulf Wars 94Saudi Arabia 102Danger and Opportunity 106Pt. 3 The State of the Nations 112Ethnicity and Language 114Religion 116Life Expectancy and Health 118Population and Urbanization 120Water and Sanitation 122Education and Literacy 124Government and Economy 126Military Spending 128Energy and Transportation 130Water Resources 132Labour and Migration 134Refugees 136Gender Equality 138Human Rights 140Sources 142Index 146
\ Library JournalThis atlas by Smith (secretary-general, International Alert; The State of the World Atlas) successfully educates the reader about the Middle East region and the conflicts, both historical and modern, that have led to the current situation in this part of the world. In his introduction, Smith delves into the controversies surrounding even the definition of the region and the selection of countries it should include. The book, which contains 60 maps, five tables, and seven color illustrations, is divided into three sections. Part 1 examines the historical background of the Middle East, Part 2 focuses on the issues causing conflict, and Part 3 is a demographic comparison of the countries involved that addresses religion, health, government, and education. A brief index and simple glossary round out the book, which, although concise, fit the needs of the average user. Bottom Line The readable yet informed language of the text, combined with the multitude of visual aids, make this work accessible to the average reader while providing accurate and detailed information. This work should be considered for reference and undergraduate collections and would also be suitable in format and price for the circulating collections of most public libraries.-Lynne Minnick, Fort Vancouver Regional Lib., WA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.\ \
